ALPHARETTA, GA. — September 22, 2026 — The Utility 2030 Leadership Collaborative (U2030) is pleased to announce Angela Grant of Georgia Power Company and Stephanie Irwin of Allconnect as emcees of the SPARK 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place September 28–30 at Saint Kate Arts Hotel in Milwaukee.
More than traditional hosts, Grant and Irwin have helped shape the experience from the beginning. Together, they built an experience around the hotel’s art theme and are bringing their creativity, industry perspectives and unmistakable energy to the program.
Attendees can expect surprises, unexpected twists, and interactive moments designed to reinforce the theme while creating the connection, curiosity, and shared learning that define SPARK.
“SPARK gives us an opportunity to explore what a hyper-connected future will require from leaders—not only in terms of technology, but also in how we communicate, collaborate and build trust. Stephanie and I have had so much fun creating an experience that will keep attendees engaged and perhaps even a little surprised.”
— Angela Grant, Georgia Power
“My connection to U2030 goes well beyond SPARK—through programs like RADIATE, I’ve seen firsthand how investing in women’s leadership ripples across our entire industry. Co-emceeing this year’s event with Angela is a chance to bring that same spirit of connection and growth to the whole community, and I’m honored to help shape an experience where every attendee feels part of something bigger.”
— Stephanie Irwin, Allconnect
U2030 also recognizes Georgia Power and Allconnect as official Program Sponsors of SPARK 2026. Their support helps U2030 deliver a thoughtfully designed experience that brings utility leaders and industry partners together to learn, contribute and build meaningful relationships.
“What makes our flagship events so special is that our members do more than attend —they help lead the experience,” said Vanessa Edmonds, Founder and CEO of U2030. “Angela and Stephanie have brought their own creativity to the experience, activities and flow of the meeting, making the program more relevant for our members and introducing new ideas and valuable diversity of thought. Because our members help shape each experience, no two U2030 events are ever the same.”
Built around the theme Our Hyper-Connected Futures, SPARK 2026 will explore how utility leaders can navigate transformation, emerging technology and increasing complexity without losing sight of the people at the center of the work.
About Utility 2030 Leadership Collaborative
The Utility 2030 Leadership Collaborative (U2030) makes utility transformation easier, more connected and more human. Through leadership development, peer collaboration, market intelligence and thoughtfully designed learning experiences, U2030 equips individuals, teams and organizations to lead meaningful change across the utility industry.
To learn more, visit www.utility2030.org.
About Georgia Power Company
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America’s premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company’s promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
About Allconnect
Allconnect is a digital marketplace and customer acquisition platform that simplifies how consumers connect to essential home services through seamless voice, digital, and agentic experiences. Since 1998, Allconnect has connected with more than 100 million consumers while helping leading brands, including utilities and communications providers, simplify complex decisions, acquire customers, improve engagement, and monetize high-intent audiences through performance-based solutions. Allconnect is a Red Ventures company. Learn more at https://www.allconnect.com/partner-with-us.
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